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Consequences of nonzero neutrino masses on the evaluation of the weak coupling constant and on tau leptonic decays

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. D; (United States)
The effect of the limit of the muon-neutrino mass on the precision with which the weak coupling constant G/sub F/ can be evaluated from the experimental muon decay rate is calculated and discussed. Present limits allow an effect as large as 23 ppm. In tau leptonic decays the effects of a nonzero tau-neutrino mass amount to a decrease in the branching fraction B(tau..-->..e..nu../sub e/..nu../sub tau/) of ..delta..B/B<1.2%.
Research Organization:
TRIUMF and University of Victoria, 4004 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 2A3
OSTI ID:
5583843
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. D; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. D; (United States) Vol. 36:11; ISSN PRVDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English